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Introduction To Gardening

Join WVU Extension Master Gardeners on Saturday mornings at your local Library to learn the basics of starting a new vegetable garden.
  • February 14: Charles Town Library, 10–11:30 a.m.
  • February 21: Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Library, 10–11:30 a.m. OR North Berkeley Library, 10–11:30 a.m.
  • February 28: South Jefferson Library, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. OR South Berkeley Library, 10–11:30 a.m.
  • March 21: Martinsburg Main Library, 10:30 a.m.-Noon
Monthly Speaker Series
Our team has chosen several topics that may be of interest to gardeners of all levels!
No registration is required. All of these sessions will be held at the WVU Kearneysville Research, Education and Outreach Center, 67 Apple Harvest Ln, Kearneysville.
  • February 19: Mushroom Growing 4:30 - 6 p.m.
  • March 19: Fungi and Healthy Soil with Ben Peoples, 4:30 - 6 p.m.
  • April 9: Companion Planting with Michele Seib, 4:30 - 6 p.m.

Mastering Your Garden Workshops 

Saturday, March 14, 2026 ~ 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College -13650 Apple Harvest Drive, Martinsburg, WV 25404
This Workshop Series features 3 different tracks depending on your gardening level. Each track has 3 consecutive sessions with varying topics on the same day:
 
Beginner - Setting Up a Garden ~ Gardening Gear ~ Starting Seeds
Intermediate - New Home, New Landscape ~ Soil Sampling ~ Good Bugs, Bad Bugs
Advanced - • Foraging ~ Non-Traditional Gardening ~ Native Plants

This program is free, but registration is required: 
Questions? Contact the Berkeley County WVU Extension Office at 304-264-1936 

BJEMGA's Annual Plant Sale!

Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Visit the Berkeley County Youth Fairgrounds to shop for vegetables, perennials, natives, trees, shrubs, annuals and more… There’s something for everyone!

TomatoFest

Saturday, August 22, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Join us at the Berkeley County Youth Fairgrounds in Martinsburg for a celebration of all things Tomato.
Educational Exhibits, Children’s Activities, Plant Doctor, and the famous Tomato Tasting Contest - vote for your favorite!